OSHA Inspection: CHEM-PAK, INC

Issued

2018-04-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5821.00 · Current $5250.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(ii): The employer did not document that equipment complies with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices:    (a)  Tank Farm and Gas Shed:  On March 1, 2018 and times prior, the employer has not documented that the process piping system complied with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP) such as API 570, Piping Inspection Code:  In Service Inspection, Rating, Repair and Alteration.  The employer did not ensure that mechanical integrity inspections and testing were conducted on the process piping in the tank farm, manifold and gas shed which are used to transfer flammable gases, exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards.

Issued

2018-04-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(i): The employer did not perform inspection and tests on process equipment:  (a) Process Piping:  On March 1, 2017 and times prior to, the employer failed to conduct mechanical integrity inspections and testing on the process piping that contains flammable gases in the covered process in accordance with a recognized and generally accepted good engineering practice.  The process piping was installed in 2001 and has not been subjected to any testing or inspections.

Issued

2018-04-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5821.00 · Current $5250.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1)(iii)(B): The employer failed to ensure that the standard operating procedures included safety and health consideration precautions necessary to prevent exposure, including engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment:    (a)  Tank Farm and Gas Shed:  On March 13, 2018 and times prior to, the employer's operating procedures for the tank farm and gas shed did not include personal protective equipment (flame retardant clothing) that was necessary to prevent exposure to a flash fire. Employees are exposed to flash fire hazards while working around tanks, piping and equipment which contain flammable gases.

Issued

2018-04-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, was not provided as necessary by reason of chemical hazards encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact:   (a)  Tank Farm and Gas Shed:  On March 13, 2018 and times prior to, employees were not provided or required to wear flame retardant clothing (FRC) while working in the tank farm and gas shed.  Employees are exposed to flash fire hazards while working around tanks, piping and equipment which contain flammable gases.

Issued

2018-04-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5821.00 · Current $5250.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(f)(4): The employer did not develop and implement safe work practices to provide for the control of hazards during operations such as lockout/tagout; confined space entry; opening process equipment or piping; and control over entrance into a facility by maintenance, contractor, laboratory, or other support personnel:    (a)  Tank Farm:  On December 20, 2017 and times prior, the employer has not developed a written safe work practice for employees opening process lines and equipment that once contained flammable material, such as changing seals in a process pump.

Issued

2018-04-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5821.00 · Current $5250.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(j)(2):  The employer failed to develop and/or implement mechanical integrity inspection and test procedures:    (a) Tank Farm:  On March 1, 2018 and times prior, the employer has not developed a mechanical integrity program with written procedures and inspection plans to maintain the on-going integrity of the pressure vessels; A-46, A-70, A-108, DME and NP-31, which are used to store flammable gases.     (b)  Tank Farm:  On  March 1, 2018 and times prior, the employer has not developed a mechanical integrity program with written procedures and inspection plans to maintain the on-going integrity of the pressure relief valves associated with the pressure vessels; A-46, A-70, A-108, DME and NP-31, which are used to store flammable gases.      (c)  Tank Farm and Gas Shed:  On March 1, 2018 and times prior, the employer has not developed a mechanical integrity program with written procedures and inspection plans to maintain the on-going integrity of the process piping in the tank farm, manifold and gas shed which are used to transfer flammable gases.      (d)  Tank Farm and Gas Shed:  On March 1, 2018 and times prior, the employer has not developed a mechanical integrity program with written procedures and inspection plans to maintain the on-going integrity of the safety systems, such as the fire suppression system, LEL detectors and emergency shutdown devices.